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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Love My CTS

BBC, 12/29/2008
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my CTS! I have driven many other types of vehicles and makes (including BMW) and this is my favorite car yet! I have no complaints at this point I did have to replace my tires sooner than in previous vehicles (due to fun driving excursions). I live in the south so I have no problems with snow and/or ice. It does handle well in the rain. This is my first Cadillac and I am already planning to purchase a new CTS this coming year!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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badCad, 09/07/2004
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellant handling car with eye- catching looks. Does need manual- matic.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Catillac CTS A Quality Car!

Rich, 01/15/2009
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My 2 neighbors have the CTS. They are both very pleased with the performance. I purchased 1 month ago and driven the car another 2,000 miles! My car had 22,674 miles on it. The drive is smooth and quiet. I traded a Toyota Solara. I can't believe the ride difference. I also have a 2005 Acura TL. The Cadillac's ride, feel and quality so far are better than the Acura! The gas mileage is the same as the Acura at 23 to 25 mpg combined highway and city. The steering wheel controls are excellent. The car is tight and looks brand new! I have the Navigation with Bose system and XM. Wow it has fantastic sound. The two tone seats and wood trim, make the car stand out!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Want a new one!

johnnyjp, 02/03/2009
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my first Cadillac since 1989 and I love this car. Paid dealer too much for it as a certified used car, need to repaint front bumper, but I love the way it runs and feels. Very, very sporty feel for a sedan.

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1 out of 5 stars

Money Pit

Rafael, 02/07/2017
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car when I was 18, 7 years ago. It's been a money pit ever since I got it. Poorly made. Engine seized up 9 months after I got it (is always made sure oil changes were ahead of schedule). Luckily the warranty covered it....cool. It started making a noise in transmission, so I had to replace the flex plate and torque converter. Now my check engine light turned on and I have multiple cylinder misfires. Awesome, had to fix that. Now due to all the rain we've been getting, I'm finding at least 2 leaks and there's water EVERYWHERE! Now I have to drain all the water out and clean all the mold that's growing in my trunk and passenger side. Stay away from this car! You might have the same bad luck like I did.

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